RTO: 45902 | CRICOS: 04050B
This qualification equips students with the technical skills and underlying knowledge to manage, operate and maintain IT resources for organisations and businesses of both large and small. Students are trained to understand the fundamentals of computer science and the mechanics of software engineering, operating systems, internet and cloud technologies, and data management.
Solis College’s Diploma of IT also includes electives allowing students to specialise in Advanced Networking and Cybersecurity, opening up many highly specialised career avenues.
Advanced Networking equips students to manage and maintain complex network environments and resources for organisations with specialised needs, including configuring and managing virtual computing environments, identifying network vulnerabilities, and managing network security within an ICT network. Students learn the skills to enable organisations and businesses to share files and digital resources over wide distances without exposing business data or sensitive information.
Cybersecurity provides students with an understanding of digital security, and the knowledge to implement security solutions to detect, block and prevent attacks by hackers and malicious software. Students learn methods to secure a computer system against digital threats and cyber attacks, and protect an organisation from threats such as malware, malicious emails, phishing attacks, and other attacks to illegally gain access or steal data.
Solis College’s mission is to become one of Australia’s leading RTOs through providing world-class training and industry-leading service to students of all backgrounds. Some of the ways we put our students first are:
83% of Solis College graduates find work in their chosen industry.
students graduated in 2023
placement rate
students would recommend solis to a friend
students found a job in the first 2 months
The ICT50220 Diploma of IT encompasses a total of 20 training units, including 6 core units and 14 elective units. The units taught as part of the course are:
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UNIT CODES
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COURSE UNITS
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CORE/ELECTIVES
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BSBCRT512
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Originate and develop concepts
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CORE
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BSBXCS402
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Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
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CORE
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BSBXTW401
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Lead and facilitate a team
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CORE
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ICTICT517
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Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation
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CORE
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ICTICT532
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Apply IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments
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CORE
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ICTSAS527
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Manage client problems
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CORE
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UNIT CODES
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COURSE UNITS
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CORE/ELECTIVES
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BSBXCS404
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Contribute to cyber security risk management
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ELECTIVE
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BSBXCS403
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Contribute to cyber security threat assessments
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ELECTIVE
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BSBTWK502
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Manage Team Effectiveness
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ELECTIVE
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ICTNWK529
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Install and manage complex ICT networks
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ELECTIVE
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ICTNWK536
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Plan, implement and test enterprise communication solutions
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ELECTIVE
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ICTNWK540
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Design, build and test network servers
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ELECTIVE
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ICTNWK546
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Manage network security
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ELECTIVE
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ICTNWK557
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Configure and manage advanced virtual computing environments
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ELECTIVE
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ICTNWK559
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Install an enterprise virtual computing environment
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ELECTIVE
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ICTCYS407
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Gather, analyse and interpret threat data
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ELECTIVE
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ICTCYS610
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Protect critical infrastructure for organisations
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ELECTIVE
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ICTCYS613
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Utilise design methodologies for security architecture
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ELECTIVE
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ICTSAS524
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Develop, implement and evaluate an incident response plan
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ELECTIVE
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ICTSAS526
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Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans
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ELECTIVE
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The ICT50220 Diploma is provided to students in a blended format, combining both self-paced online learning and conventional face-to-face training. The online learning component allows students to study at their own pace using digital training resources from our student portal, while the face-to-face component of the study capitalises on this learning with direct instruction from our expert trainers and the opportunity to ask questions and clarify points of confusion.
Students will find themselves learning through the following methods:
The Diploma of IT is a comprehensive course covering a wide range of topics, and successful completion of the course requires a full 70 weeks. This period encompasses all aspects of the course, including orientation, in-class study, self-paced learning, holidays, and all assignments.
Solis College’s IT Diploma is a full-time course. As such, it is expected that students will commit around 20 hours each week to attending classes, studying the course content, and completing assignments.
Yes. If any of the training units that make up the ICT50220 curriculum have been included in studies you’ve done previously, you can discuss a transfer of credit with our enrolment team. In most cases, this will mean you are not required to attend those components of the course, which may mean you can complete the course in a shorter time (course schedules allowing).
You should also talk to us if you have IT industry experience or training that gives you prior knowledge of the course content, as we may be able to grant you recognition of prior learning (RPL) for that area of knowledge. No need to train in something if you’re already an expert!
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This management qualification reflects the skills and knowledge to not only manage and coordinate staff at a high level, but also to build the capabilities of an organisation through staff training and professional development. Graduates are capable of evaluating complex problems and developing major learning and development strategies to overcome them. The qualification also equips students to work in organisations focused on professional training, such as RTOs.
Although there are no formal requirements for the ICT50220 Diploma of IT in terms of prior learning or qualifications, there are still some conditions potential students must meet to take part in the course. Potential students must:
70 Weeks of Full Time Study
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Quarterly Intake
While all training resources and equipment are provided by the college, you will need access to some common technology and digital resources for the duration of your course.
Students are assessed through a range of methods as the course progresses. Some of the assessment methods used in the different course units include:
Completion of each unit requires a satisfactory result on each assessment for the course. You will need to ensure each and every assignment is completed and submitted to complete the training.
If you receive an unsatisfactory mark for any of your assignments, you do not automatically fail the unit in question. Instead, you will be given a chance to retake or re-submit the assessment to receive a more satisfactory grade. However, if you are not successful on your second attempt, you will need to retake that unit before you will be allowed to graduate the course.
As Solis College is an accredited Australian RTO, and the ICT50220 Diploma is a registered training course, it's recognised by all major IT industry employers and regulatory bodies throughout Australia. so when studying with us, you can be confident that your Diploma will carry weight anywhere on Australian soil - and probably many other places too!
The ICT50220 course is the most up-to-date version of the National Register of Vocational Education and Training's IT Diploma. However, it is the latest in a long line of similar training modules - most of which are now outdated. As such, it's not impossible that you may be asked if you hold one of the older qualifications - which the ICT50220 qualification now replaces.
Some of the predecessors of this course include:
Students should note that while many previous versions of the course were often highly specialised, the current course now manages this by including electives based on the different specialisations. So while some of the courses will have specialisations different to the Solis College course, it should be noted that this course structure means retraining into other IT specialisations only requires the student to study a few additional electives.
The Diploma of IT can open the door to a vast range of career paths and job opportunities. This is particularly true with the specialisations offered with our course - a networking or cyber security diploma can open up a range of unique roles and avenues of work that you may never have anticipated.
Some of the common job and career opportunities open to ICT50220 graduates include:
If you like the sound of studying with Solis College and you'd like to get the ball rolling right away, it's not hard to do. Start by reading through our how-to-apply information:
Then, just fill out an online enrolment application:
If you've got questions you'd like answered first, we'd love to help! You can contact us:
